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Courts

Courts October 10, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Ronald J. Green, 69, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after cancellation; fined $285. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Speeding — Jaime A. Rosales, 24, of Blue Earth; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Corey J. Butler, 63, of Bricelyn; Craig A. Peterson, 54, of Forest City, Iowa; fined $125; Raquel L. Lucas, 50, of Berwyn, Ill.; fined $145; Wedskendy Florvil, 26, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $285. Hands-free law-engage in cellular phone or video ...

Truman nears completion on $13.8 million project

Local News October 10, 2026

TRUMAN – After two years and $13.8 million, students walked into safer, expanded and renovated Truman School buildings this year, and what construction does remain is nearing completion. It is a full-circle moment for Superintendent Lisa Shellum, who has worked on several issues since ...

Police

Police October 10, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct. 8 4:28 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of Summit Drive. 9:05 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. 12:07 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 2600 half block of Albion Avenue. 12:20 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of South State Street. 1:24 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1200 block of East 12th Street. 2:07 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 2200 block of North State Street. 7:44 p.m. ...

Sherburn Theatre to show ‘9 to 5’

Local News October 10, 2026

CEYLON — A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Welcome Legion Hall. The tournaments are on the second and third Saturdays from October to March. Join the afternoon of fun. All cribbage players are welcome. The Sherburn Theatre has ...

Courts

Courts October 9, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT WMA-operate ATV, hang glider, air boat, hover craft or personal watercraft — Lewis J. Remund, 42, of Barber; fined $185. Driver fails to stop for stop sign — Keith A. Barton, 52, of Blue Earth; fined $135. Speeding — Abigail G. Benkert, 30, of Brooklyn; Julie C. Morton, 47, Missoula, Mont.; Brian Reyna, 25, of Rockford, Ill.; fined $125; Sarah E. Talbert, 23, of Punta Gorda, Fla.; fined $135.

School provides free screenings early for kids

Local News October 9, 2026

FAIRMONT – To ensure kids are ready for school, Fairmont Area Schools is providing free early childhood screenings, with a large-scale event planned for MEA break from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 14. Early childhood screenings are required for any children entering ...